
Banana Cream Pie Overnight Oats
from Joy Bauer's Superfood
Ingredients (one serving -- but is easily doubled):
- 1 ripe banana, peeled
- 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese (preferably whipped, but any type with curds will work) [NOTE: I used Dairy Pure Smooth Cottage Cheese]
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/4 cup uncooked old-fashioned oats
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 Tbs. chia seeds
- Optional toppers: sliced banana, toasted nuts, shredded coconut, dash of cinnamon, or honey
Directions:
Step 1: Microwave the banana in a bowl for about 30 seconds to soften it up. Remove from the microwave, add the cottage cheese, and mash the two ingredients until they're well combined. (NOTE: Whipped cottage cheese -- similar in texture to Greek yogurt, without the tang -- will provide a completely smooth texture, while traditional small curd cottage cheese will provide a lumpier consistency; both will taste delicious).
Step 2: Add the almond milk, oats, vanilla, and chia seeds. Stir everything together until combined. Spoon into a container -- a mason jar is perfect! Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours -- overnight is perfect.
Step 3: Garnish with your choice of sliced banana, toasted nuts, shredded coconut, cinnamon...or any other topping you like. I used pecans and added a drizzle of honey.
This overnight oats recipe is so creamy and decadent that you'll never know how healthy it is. Because the banana is mashed in the recipes base, every bite is bursting with banana flavor! I loved the textural contrast provided by the pecans too. The nutrition facts for this breakfast are excellent: each container provides a whopping 21 grams of filling protein and 10 grams of fiber. When people ask me about the texture of chilled overnight oats, I tell them the texture is similar to chilled rice pudding. Overnight oats are an ideal way to enjoy oatmeal during warmer months. One taste, and I was hooked. Trust me and give it a try...I know you'll "go bananas" for it! That's a really bad pun...
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